Re: [VFB] Bead heads and hooks

[Joyce's crafts and flies]

I'm sure that you are already crushing down barbs..but some times you have 
to grab the hook just behind where the barb would be and bring it towards 
the bend, let the bead slide on and then bring it back into position. I've 
done this many times with no problems with the hook being any the worse for 
wear. Joyce